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Experts Roundtable: Boat Looking At The Midwinters

Detailed technical analysis of boat rigging innovations and design features observed at the 1976 Thistle Mid-Winters at St. Petersburg. Multiple photos document new rigging systems, mast designs, sail attachments, and centerboard configurations with expert commentary on their functionality and advantages.

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  • boat rigging
  • technical design
  • Mid-Winters regatta
  • innovation
  • mast
  • spinnaker